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JimmyJazz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-20-05 09:02 PM
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Newbies! Check in here so we can say hello to you....
and answer questions. Ready. Set. Go. :D
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fauxpolitico Donating Member (23 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-20-05 09:04 PM
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1. You already said hi to me.
But I'll get the ball rolling.

I asked this in another thread but I'll ask you:

Why should I avoid the GD forums? Some posters seem to have a problem with it. What's going on up there that is making people want to steer clear of it?
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WindRavenX Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-20-05 09:04 PM
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2. got a flame-proof suit?
:)
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fluffernutter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-20-05 09:07 PM
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3. welcome fauxpolitico.
i would say build up your post count a little before venturing in there. they eat newbies like snackcrackers over there :scared:
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fauxpolitico Donating Member (23 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-20-05 09:08 PM
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4. Thanks for the advice.
I'll definitely do that! I wouldn't want to be eaten before they get a chance to know me.
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seito Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-20-05 09:13 PM
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8. Develop a thick skin and tread carefully
You also may want to master the "ignore" button and the "hide thread" feature. With that, you'll be all set.



Welcome :hi:
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HamstersFromHell Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-20-05 09:12 PM
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6. LOL
I must be a stale snack cracker. I've been here over 2 years and still haven't topped 1000 posts. :)
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JimmyJazz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-20-05 09:09 PM
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5. You should NOT avoid GD. This is a political forum and, to have
political discussions, you must venture into GD. People there are lovely, but passionate. They are smart and well armed. I love them and you will, too. :D
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no name no slogan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-20-05 09:12 PM
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7. It all depends
I racked up over 2,000 posts before I even left GD & GD-P. Of course, that was back in the fall of 2003 before the election, and I was a big partisan of a candidate at the time.

Definately don't avoid the GDs. Some days are better than others, but just be prepared to be called to the carpet to explain yourself, repeatedly.

:hi:
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Left Is Write Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-20-05 09:15 PM
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11. Welcome!
GD tends to get very volatile and heated. Threads debating various issues can explode. Take asbestos underwear with you.
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steve2470 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-20-05 09:16 PM
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12. To jump in here, I earned my 1000 star count completely in
GD politics. Now, I didn't fight with people but just asked questions and make some pretty innocuous comments. But, if you want to fight and argue, go for it.
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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-20-05 09:14 PM
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9. Hi JimmyJazz!!!! I am posting because I never posted in a newbie thread
when I was a newbie....so.....Welcome ME!!!! ;) :hi: :bounce:
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JimmyJazz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-20-05 09:18 PM
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15. Welcome newbie with outrageous post count!
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GreenPartyVoter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-20-05 09:24 PM
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20. *lol*
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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-20-05 09:46 PM
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21. Thank you!! Thank You!!! I truly feel like a DUer now!!!
:loveya:
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JimmyJazz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-20-05 09:51 PM
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22. And you hadn't up until now?
I'm sorry :hug:
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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-20-05 09:52 PM
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23. That would be sad, huh?
;) :hug:
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FuzzySlippers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-20-05 09:15 PM
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10. Hi everyone!
:hi: How come none of you can spell 'moron' correctly?
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Left Is Write Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-20-05 09:18 PM
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14. Welcome. WE can spell "moron" correctly, but
Freepers evidently can't.

Once upon a time, someone came across a photo of a freeper protesting something-or-other, and his sign read: "Get a brain! Morans!"

The screaming irony there is a hoot. DUers have since adopted the word "moran" to refer to those freeper types.

We know how to spell "moron." "Moran" has taken on a life of its own.
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JimmyJazz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-20-05 09:20 PM
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17. Rule Number One: Always keep pic of "Moran" on hand!


Luv ya, Mizz Fuzzy. :hi:
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seito Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-20-05 09:16 PM
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13. So when is somebody no longer a newbie?
I hardly ever post in the lounge.

:hi: all ya lounge lizards :)
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JimmyJazz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-20-05 09:19 PM
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16. I'm still a newbie. So, I don't know the answer to that question.
:D
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steve2470 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-20-05 09:21 PM
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18. btw JJ, thanks for doing this thread, nice of you
you're nice like that :-)
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JimmyJazz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-20-05 09:23 PM
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19. my pleasure.
:)
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